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Norwich 7 hours ago

Body found in Yantic River in Norwich

Police are investigating after a fisherman reportedly found a body in the Yantic River in Norwich on Wednesday. A dive team responded to the river just before 4:30 p.m. in the area of the Norwichtown ...

Student Loans 7 hours ago

South Windsor mom billed for two of the same student loans after bank error
Middletown 8 hours ago

Nearly a dozen people arrested for illegal marijuana sales in Middletown

UConn 7 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally following arrests at UConn

UConn students are speaking out a day after arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment. Activists say they are not backing down following the police activity. “I am here because we are protesting against...
UConn Huskies 9 hours ago

UConn will see big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window

A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes. The caption read “Day 1...
college 10 hours ago

Urban League of Greater Hartford celebrates students on College Decision Day

On National College Decision Day, the Urban League of Greater Hartford celebrated a number of graduating seniors. Students who participated in their ‘Project Ready‘ program were in the spo...
Bridgeport 10 hours ago

No threat to public after apparent grenade found in Bridgeport

Police are investigating after finding what appears to be a grenade in the North End of Bridgeport. Authorities said they received a call at 4 p.m. about a suspicious object in the 200 block of Tesiny...

Immigration 10 hours ago

Advocates push for legislation to benefit immigrants during rally at State Capitol

This International Workers’ Day, advocates for the immigrant community are raising their voices with a May Day march and rally at the State Capitol. The core message: that immigrant labor is one of the many ways that immigrants contribute to our country. “They work as hard, they work over the average that any American worker would work. Over 10 hou...
westport 11 hours ago

Westport police increase patrols due to car break-ins, theft attempts

Westport police are ramping up patrols because of an uptick in car break-ins and stolen car attempts. Authorities said there has been an increase in stolen vehicles, stolen car attempts and break-ins over the past few weeks. Police noted a recent incident involving five people, who were masked, entering a garage and trying to steal a car inside. Th...
Hartford 12 hours ago

Hartford welcomes new Archbishop to serve Catholic community

On Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Lenard P. Blair, who reached the retirement age of 75 years old. He is succeeded by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne. “The city is a very vibrant city,” Archbishop Coyne said. “It’s filled with many different cultures and communities and that’s reflected in our churches.” Arch...
Bolton 11 hours ago

2 people taken to hospital after motorcycle crash in Bolton

Two people have been taken to the hospital with reported injuries after a motorcycle crash in Bolton on Wednesday. State police said they were called to the scene of a crash involving a car and motorcycle. It happened just after 5 p.m. on West Road, or Route 85, near School Street. Troopers said serious injuries are being reported, and two…...
Plainville 12 hours ago

Injuries reported in crash on Route 72 West in Plainville

Injuries are being reported after a multi-vehicle crash that closed part of Route 72 West in Plainville on Wednesday. The crash involved three vehicles and happened between Exits 4 and 5 around 5 p.m., according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. State police said two people have been taken to the hospital with non-life threatening in...
StormTracker 13 hours ago

Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks this weekend

Sky gazers, get ready! The peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower comes the first weekend of May. On the night of the 4th into the 5th, up to 50 meteors per hour can be seen under optimal conditions – away from light pollution and after your eyes have adjusted to the darkness. Meteors in this particular shower are produced…
Norwich 14 hours ago

Thieves accused of stealing large sum of money after damaging ATM in Norwich

Norwich police are looking for a group of people accused of stealing a large sum of money from an ATM in town. Authorities said the theft happened at Eastern Savings Bank on West Main Street on Sunday morning. Police said multiple people drove up to the drive-thru ATM and used hand tools to pry the machine open. The thieves drove…
Enfield 14 hours ago

Police look for whoever stole sign at Enfield cemetery

Police are looking for whoever stole a large sign that was being stored at an Enfield cemetery. The police department said the pictured sign was being stored at Saint Adalbert’s cemetery on Belmont Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Larson at elarson@enfield.org at 860-763-6400 ext. 1453. The theft remains under inves...
Entertainment 15 hours ago

Rapper Yovngchimi's 5-stop tour includes Connecticut

Puerto Rican rapper Yovngchimi is going on a limited North American tour this summer and one of those dates is in Connecticut. The tour includes a stop at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Friday, June 21. He will be bringing fellow Puerto Rican talents Pressure 9×19 and Slayter. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale...
Diversity and inclusion 9 hours ago

From Kathmandu to West Hartford: The growing Nepalese community

West Hartford is home to the largest Nepalese community in our state and it’s a group that’s continuing to grow. “West Hartford town is amazing. The community here is very nice. The people. The neighbors helping neighbors, so it wasn’t a tough transition for us.” A transition Nabin Chettri navigated about 20 years ago, immigrating from his native N...
Willimantic 15 hours ago

Investigation finds home care agency failed to protect visiting nurse who died in Willimantic

A federal investigation following the death of a Connecticut visiting nurse found that the home care agency she worked for did not provide enough safeguards to protect her. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that Elara Caring, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers, failed to pro...
Stamford 13 hours ago

Elevated charges filed against father of 2-year-old found buried in Stamford park

Police investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found buried in a Stamford park last year have elevated charges filed against his father. The investigation started on Jan. 2, 2023, when Stamford police received a report of a possible kidnapping and a child who might have been injured. Authorities learned the child might have been buried ...
Connecticut 15 hours ago

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